French Bread Rolls to Die For
These French bread rolls have a crisp outside and chewy inside. They are made with simple ingredients.
The dough can be mixed using a machine or by hand. It needs to rise twice before baking.
The rolls are ready to eat after baking in a hot oven.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 30, 2026Share
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Description
These French bread rolls have a crisp outside and chewy inside. They are made with simple ingredients.
The dough can be mixed using a machine or by hand. It needs to rise twice before baking.
The rolls are ready to eat after baking in a hot oven.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 6
1.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
4 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients.
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2
Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
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3
Add 2 cups flour, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
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4
Put the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 8 minutes.
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5
Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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6
Deflate the dough and divide it into 16 equal pieces. Form into round balls.
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7
Place the rolls on greased baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 23 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 2g
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Sodium 146mg
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Total Carbohydrate 2g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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